An interview with Dr. Michelle Cochran, PULSES Course Director Dr. Cochran developed and leads the course Pulses, which trains Physiaincs worldwide how to effectively treat with TMS. CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE from the Clinical TMS Society… Dr. Michelle Cochran has been offering TMS to patients since 2011 and was a founding member of […]
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Are you feeling better than at the beginning of the year? In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 77% of adult Americans reported that they are feeling better than they were at the beginning of the year. For more information from this and other polls, go to https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-public-opinion-polls. This “better” feeling is
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Creative Activities and a Better Brain A new poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that Americans who get involved in Creative outlets at least once per week reported better mental health than those who did not. Over two thousand adults were asked in a “Healthy Minds Monthly Poll” in early June 2023 and
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Spotlight on Our Chief Medical Officer As the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) representative to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly, Dr. Cochran attended the APA meeting in San Francisco this year in May 2023. As part of her participation, she has been actively advocating for CTMSS and patients in the Assembly, drafting successful Action papers
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Need Sleep? One of the most common symptoms that can lead to significant brain disorders, like anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and memory loss, is insomnia. Insomnia refers to the difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking earlier than one would expect or want to wake from sleep. In my field of
TMS and Pregnancy Pregnancy and the months after delivery represent a high-risk period for a woman’s mental health. Hormonal changes, stress and lack of sleep are factors that can trigger a depressive episode. Depression during pregnancy is associated with maternal death, obstetric complications and lasting developmental effects on children. In our clinic, treating depression during
Standing with Covenant In the wake of the mass shooting that occurred on March 27th at The Covenant School and Covenant Presbyterian Church, I wanted to make this specific post so resources could be readily accessible for anyone needing them. The tentacles of this tragedy are widespread and now, the school, the church, and Nashville
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Well…we didn’t actually buy a bank, but we did buy a bank building and property! After renovations, this property will be a marquee location for all behavioral health clinics to model across the United States. A property where patients get access to excellent mental healthcare with many services and benefits: New Patient Evaluations Thorough
A common question that comes up in consultation is, “What is Bipolar Disorder?” There is a lot of confusion regarding this diagnosis because of the colloquial use of the term “bipolar.” This term is thrown around to describe instances of intense emotional outbursts, frequent mood swings, unpredictable behavior, or even an excuse for poor
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Medication Treatments for Depression There are a number of helpful medications for depression. These medications are separated into different classes based on how they work in the brain to help alleviate the symptoms of depression. I will describe these classes below. The majority of them are very safe with few side effects. Choosing which one
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